Sabbath as Rest and Resistance

This four-week series offers an in-depth exploration of the biblical concept of Sabbath. Through interactive lectures and guided conversations we will consider the purpose, place, and practice of Sabbath in faith formation and the Christian life. In doing so, we will come to understand the ancient practice of Sabbath keeping as more than just a good idea for managing busyness. Rather, we will discover Sabbath as both a disruptive and daring invitation to think differently about holiness, our schedules, the pace of our lives, and when (not just where) we encounter God.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available for this course. There is a processing fee of $25.00, and an Award Letter will be issued once the course has been completed. Please add the CEU Processing Fee at checkout.

Ryan Bonfiglio joined the Candler faculty in 2018. He previously taught at Columbia Theological Seminary and served as the John H. Stembler Scholar in Residence at the First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Atlanta. He is also the director of the TheoEd Talks speaker series and chair of the Metaphor Theory and Hebrew Bible Program Unit at the Society of Biblical Literature. His research and teaching interests include ancient Near Eastern iconography, Israelite religion, biblical metaphors, the Pentateuch, and various topics in Old Testament theology (read more).